I use muck-off to actually wash my bike (but I do agitate it), and baby wipes (much cheaper than the wipes reviewed here) for quick cleans like bugs in the summer and on oily bits. Works for me!
Heard so much about the muc off cleaning products about destroy ling paintwork, engine coatings , wheels etc so will never use it , will and do use mild soap+water and then simple bucket of wipes for wheels then polish up the bodywork.
Always used s100 especially on wheel rims , brake dust etc , I always agitate with a soft brush and never had any problems with it ever since it came out 😊😊👍👍
Muc-off is the first one I've tried and it's fine for everything except rims. I've got a few chain lube spots and what looks like tire rubber stuck to the rim and Muc-off is powerless against it even with agitation.
Vulcanet wipes are great if your bike parking space is no where near a water supply. Used to live in flats with allocated space. Easier than carrying two buckets plus cleaning kit down 3 floors. Does leave a residue similar to silicon spray. Great on black plastic or metal. Can’t penetrate areas a liquid can though. 9/10
Various cleaning products only work well in non hard water areas, S100 and Muc Off leaves water spots. Vulcanet wipes leaves swirls and damages your paint work as they trap small grit particles that haven't been removed via pre rinse.
Vulcanet wipes are great for regular cleaning, but not for caked-on mud. I put half a dozen in a zip-lock bag to take with me when touring. They take up next to no room. Do not use if you like to arrive home with your bike looking like you've ridden it the length and breadth of Africa.
Also worth mentioning that Muc Off is biodegradable and also now available in refill pouches so the empty spray bottle doesn’t end up in landfill. Saves a few bob, too. Haven’t used them yet, mind, so can’t vouch for their efficiency/quality but have some on order. I’ll report back… 👍
That was in the first draft, but I thought I'd gone on long enough already and cut that bit out 😄 All power to Muc-Off's elbow for making an effort to cut down waste. As well as refill pouches they're doing concentrate tablets that can be diluted in the bottle. Thanks for getting in touch and I hope you find the refills effective. Cheers, Tony
Best and cheapest cleaner for rims is oil for petrollamps on a rag and all grease and dirt is gone...also leaves a coating so nothing really sticks to the rims 👍😎
I know people who swear by it, but I just can't bring myself to clean a bike with washing up liquid. Having never used it, I couldn't give you a comparison. Cheers, Tony
How to I agitate all the stuck on oil and break dust on my wheels? They’re white but everything is stuck on there looks damn near brown now please help what type of brush do I get
It's less about the brush and more about what you use to loosen it. I find the safest option to be GT85, or WD40 if you have some knocking around. Spray it on the wheels, leave it to penetrate for a short while and wipe off with a rag. If the cack is really thick and deep it might take a few applications. And be careful not to get any on the brake discs (brake cleaner and an abrasive pad will get it off the discs if you do have overspray). Cheers, Tony
Parafin is great for cleaning wheels. I also use car cleaning products such as Autoglyms clean wheels to attack brake dust. In fact for the most part Ive found that car cleaning products do just as good a job and cost a lost less. I do rate S100 for special occasion cleans and rhino goo for everyday cleans
I've been using this for a couple of years and it works well... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/102003 I suggest using the brush on grubby, down-below bits like engine and wheels, then use a cleaning mitt or sponge on the shiny bits. Something like this... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/725870 Cheers, Tony
The Sdoc 100 Gel is absolutely lethal. Cleans very well, but strips down paint like there is no tomorrow. Used as per instruction - spray on dry bike, agitate and leave 15-20 mins. just too strong.
Vulcanet wipes are not biodegradable. Their claim is that wipes are more environmentally friendly than using loads of water to wash a bike. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony
I use muck-off to actually wash my bike (but I do agitate it), and baby wipes (much cheaper than the wipes reviewed here) for quick cleans like bugs in the summer and on oily bits. Works for me!
Heard so much about the muc off cleaning products about destroy ling paintwork, engine coatings , wheels etc so will never use it , will and do use mild soap+water and then simple bucket of wipes for wheels then polish up the bodywork.
Always used s100 especially on wheel rims , brake dust etc , I always agitate with a soft brush and never had any problems with it ever since it came out 😊😊👍👍
Muc-off is the first one I've tried and it's fine for everything except rims. I've got a few chain lube spots and what looks like tire rubber stuck to the rim and Muc-off is powerless against it even with agitation.
Vulcanet wipes are great if your bike parking space is no where near a water supply. Used to live in flats with allocated space. Easier than carrying two buckets plus cleaning kit down 3 floors.
Does leave a residue similar to silicon spray. Great on black plastic or metal. Can’t penetrate areas a liquid can though. 9/10
Various cleaning products only work well in non hard water areas, S100 and Muc Off leaves water spots. Vulcanet wipes leaves swirls and damages your paint work as they trap small grit particles that haven't been removed via pre rinse.
There is not a single cleaner that will clean the bike without touching it. It’s gimmick. There will always stay a film layer on the bike.
Vulcanet wipes are great for regular cleaning, but not for caked-on mud. I put half a dozen in a zip-lock bag to take with me when touring. They take up next to no room. Do not use if you like to arrive home with your bike looking like you've ridden it the length and breadth of Africa.
Also worth mentioning that Muc Off is biodegradable and also now available in refill pouches so the empty spray bottle doesn’t end up in landfill. Saves a few bob, too. Haven’t used them yet, mind, so can’t vouch for their efficiency/quality but have some on order. I’ll report back… 👍
That was in the first draft, but I thought I'd gone on long enough already and cut that bit out 😄 All power to Muc-Off's elbow for making an effort to cut down waste. As well as refill pouches they're doing concentrate tablets that can be diluted in the bottle. Thanks for getting in touch and I hope you find the refills effective. Cheers, Tony
I don't rate muc off. Might as well use car shampoo
Best and cheapest cleaner for rims is oil for petrollamps on a rag and all grease and dirt is gone...also leaves a coating so nothing really sticks to the rims 👍😎
You missed Koch Chemie products. In a five productos analysis, they have to be in there
Have you got a link for the brush that you’re using
No problem. Here you go... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/102003
Thanks very much, I pass your new Preston store on a weekly basis.
Serious question.
Why is this any better than dilated fairy liquid?
I know people who swear by it, but I just can't bring myself to clean a bike with washing up liquid. Having never used it, I couldn't give you a comparison. Cheers, Tony
How to I agitate all the stuck on oil and break dust on my wheels? They’re white but everything is stuck on there looks damn near brown now please help what type of brush do I get
It's less about the brush and more about what you use to loosen it. I find the safest option to be GT85, or WD40 if you have some knocking around. Spray it on the wheels, leave it to penetrate for a short while and wipe off with a rag. If the cack is really thick and deep it might take a few applications. And be careful not to get any on the brake discs (brake cleaner and an abrasive pad will get it off the discs if you do have overspray). Cheers, Tony
Parafin is great for cleaning wheels. I also use car cleaning products such as Autoglyms clean wheels to attack brake dust. In fact for the most part Ive found that car cleaning products do just as good a job and cost a lost less. I do rate S100 for special occasion cleans and rhino goo for everyday cleans
Will need to sell the bike to buy the vulcanet
How can I order it
In the video description you'll find links to listing for all five products. Cheers, Tony
Anyone recommend me a good brush to use to agitate the cleaner please?
I've been using this for a couple of years and it works well... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/102003 I suggest using the brush on grubby, down-below bits like engine and wheels, then use a cleaning mitt or sponge on the shiny bits. Something like this... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/725870 Cheers, Tony
The Sdoc 100 Gel is absolutely lethal. Cleans very well, but strips down paint like there is no tomorrow. Used as per instruction - spray on dry bike, agitate and leave 15-20 mins. just too strong.
Water it down then!
@@rwalton159 not what they advise.
You mentioned that 5 litres bottles saved on plastics, but made no mention of how biodegradable the wipes were?
Vulcanet wipes are not biodegradable. Their claim is that wipes are more environmentally friendly than using loads of water to wash a bike. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony
Where was I this day? My bike could of done with a clean lol
Cleaning your bike would have been a crime. KTM Adventure models always look better with a good splattering of trail dirt 😄
avoid these chemicals rather use steam . safe and economical
Call that grubby? you should see my triumph sprint after a weeks commuting during the average british winter. grubby doesn't begin to describe it..
Sounds like we wouldn't be able to see your Triumph Sprint after a week's commuting during the average winter 😁
Lol all these cleaning products and the best is and always will be traffic film remover
cleans anything
And a good way to damage sensitive annodised materials often found on modern bikes.
Top 5 ways to clean your bike and add swirls to your paint 😂
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These prices are BS
i would never use this dry cleaning things, rubbing all the sand over my plastics. BTW, can i bring you my bike for a TEST CLEAN now and then? 🤣🤣🤣